Learning and Skills Coach - Business and Professional

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Paignton seeks a dedicated Learning and Skills Coach to empower apprentices and adult learners across various curriculums. The role involves facilitating engaging learning experiences, assessing progress, contributing to curriculum development, and managing relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in the relevant sector and experience in teaching or training.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata

Hybrid and flexible working patterns

Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%

Subsidised fitness suite facility

On Site Nursery (Mama Bears)

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in the business and professional sector.
• Experience in teaching, training or assessing.
• Willingness to undertake a teaching/assessing qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices and adult learners across the Business, Professional, Accounting and Finance curriculum.
• Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences in the classroom and workplace.
• Assess learners’ progress through formal and informal methods.
• Contribute to curriculum development and support the implementation of pastoral and welfare systems.
• Manage a caseload of learners and employers; monitor progress and ensure high quality assurance.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with recruitment and support onboarding and enrolment processes.

Skills

Teaching

Training

Assessment

Curriculum Development

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 qualification in business and professional sector

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about empowering learners and shaping the future of business and professional education? South Devon College is seeking a dedicated Learning and Skills Coach to support apprentices and adult learners across our Business, Professional, Accounting, and Finance curriculum.

As a Learning and Skills Coach, you will play a vital role in facilitating engaging and inclusive learning experiences, both in the classroom and the workplace. You will assess learners' progress through formal and informal methods, contribute to curriculum development, and support the implementation of pastoral and welfare systems. You will manage a caseload of learners and employers, monitor progress, and ensure high standards of quality assurance. You will also build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, assist with recruitment, and support onboarding and enrolment processes.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in the business and professional sector. You will have experience in teaching, training or assessing and be willing to undertake a teaching/assessing qualification if not already held.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices and adult learners across the Business, Professional, Accounting and Finance curriculum
• Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences in the classroom and workplace
• Assess learners’ progress through formal and informal methods
• Contribute to curriculum development and support the implementation of pastoral and welfare systems
• Manage a caseload of learners and employers; monitor progress and ensure high quality assurance
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with recruitment and support onboarding and enrolment processes

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in the business and professional sector
• Experience in teaching, training or assessing
• Willingness to undertake a teaching/assessing qualification if not already held

Benefits and Opportunities

• Access to a range of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities
• Opportunities for degree level study alongside your work
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and emphasised work‑life balance
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns
• Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite services and catering facilities
• Discount schemes with major supermarkets and high street retailers
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears) and Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programmes and Blue Light Card membership
• Additional benefits including paid birthday and milestone leave where applicable